Volvulus of the Gallbladder: A Case Report and Review of Literatures

Abstract

Objective: To report a case of volvulus of the gallbladder, the result of the treatment and a review of the literatures. Methods: Report a case of volvulus of the gallbladder and review literatures. Results: A 81-year-old, Thai-Chinese female presented with several attacks of dyspepsia. On admission, a whole abdominal sonography was done and the report was gallstones with acute obstructive supurative cholecystitis. Open cholecystectomy was performed, and a volvulus and gangrene gallbladder was found. The patient responded well to the surgical treatment and was discharged without any complication. Conclusion: Volvulus of the gallbladder is a rare but severe condition. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult. Surgery is the gold standard of treatment. Early surgery is life saving.

Keywords

• Gallbladder
• volvulus